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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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